Notes From The CLO

About twice a week last summer Fred would have me drop him off in the country somewhere, and like a homing pigeon, he would hike back home. These early hikes were around 10 miles without a heavy pack, but as the summer went on, he loaded weight (sand in gallon milk...

We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven, that which we are, we are; One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Alfred Lord Tennyson, Excerpt...

On March 25, 2018 I turn 62 and will have a go at thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) to raise funds for the National Park Foundation (NPF)*. Our parks are a national treasure and now more than ever they need our help. This 2,200 mile trek runs from...